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Canada in World War 2
Canada in World War 2
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1
What battle was considered a failure for Canada but helped them gain experience?
Battle of Normandy
Battle of London
Battle of Dieppe
Battle of Dunkirk
2
Who did Canada directly help with resources and training during the war?
UK and USA
Brazil and Argentina
Nigeria and Congo
Germany and Japan
3
How did Canadian women help with the war effort?
4,400 served as nurses
17,000 served in the RCAF Women's Division
21,000 served in the Canadian Women's Army Corps
7,000 served in the Wrens and supported the navy
4
How much did Canada's army grow during World War II?
From 50,000 to 7,000,000
From 50,000 to 700,000
Did not grow
From 700,000 to 50,000
5
What is it meant when it is said World War II in Canada was a total war?
Everyone totally died
Everyone was totally tired of war
Everyone even the kids were shipped overseas to fight
Everyone even kids participated in the war effort
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What did Prime Minister King promise?
To kill every German in Canada
To avoid conscription
To make Canada great again🇺🇸
To gain land and power
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Why did King eventually call for a conscription and send men overseas?
He needed to show his authority over the citizens
He wanted to upset people
He just really wanted to do it
he was receiving pressure due to a shortage of infantry
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What beach were the Canadians responsible for during the Battle of Normandy?
Omaha
June
Juno
Maple Syrup
9
When did Canada declare war on Germany?
July 4, 1939
September 10, 1945
September 10, 1939
July 3, 2000
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What ship was sunk that killed hundreds of Canadians factored into Canada's decision to fight?
SS MapleLeaf
SS Iceberg
SS Atlantic
SS Athenia
